China launched the exercises on Saturday, a day after Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen returned from a 10-day visit to Central America and the United States. 9News
The mock drills on Sunday included "tactical manoeuvres" by the Chinese navy, state media reported.
It said the exercises, dubbed "United Sharp Sword", were being carried out under the supervision of the Eastern Theatre Command of the People's Liberation Army. China launched the exercises on Saturday, a day after Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen returned from a 10-day visit to Central America and the United States where she met US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Taiwan's President, Tsai Ing-wen, speaks at a luncheon during a visit by a congressional delegation to Taiwan in Taipei, Taiwan, on Saturday.
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